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Your Ultimate Guide to Conquering Hip and Knee Discomfort
Are you struggling with knees that scream in agony or threaten to give way without notice? Do piercing hip pains challenge your every morning rise, daytime stride, and nighttime rest?
Suffering from hip or knee pain? It can interfere with your everyday life. Fortunately, physical therapy provides a safe way to address the root of your discomfort, steering clear of dangerous drugs and operations. Book a visit with Stride Physical Therapy and wave farewell to hip and knee pain, all without the need for dubious drugs or surgery.
Why am I experiencing hip and/or knee pain?
Wave goodbye to the discomfort of joint pain! Your hip joint, a remarkable engineering marvel in the form of a ball-and-socket, is responsible for executing every little motion your body undertakes. Alongside it, your trusty knee— a robust and tireless supporter— graciously bears the burden of up to six times the weight of your body without complaint. These two joints, working in magnificent harmony, ensure that each stride you take and each rhythm you dance to is executed with grace and precision. As a duo, they provide the strength and stability you need to embark on the many adventures that life has to offer with absolute confidence and ease. With their combined powers, every movement is transformed into an effortless act, allowing you to enjoy the physical activities you love without the shadow of pain.
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Experience pain in your hips or knees? It could be more than just joint trouble. Remember, these vital parts belong to a linked system - the kinetic chain, all about collaborative, weight-bearing harmony. A glitch in your knee could spell trouble for your hip, and the other way around. When the balance is off, strain and wear pile up where you least expect it. Keep the entire chain in check for a smoother life flow.
Understanding hip & knee pain:
Are you tired by ongoing hip and knee pain? Join the countless others facing this struggle. These crucial joints suffer alike – be it the grinding pain of tendinitis or the relentless throb of muscle strain. Constantly on the go, they're equally at risk of acute sprains, agonizing strains, and jolting dislocations.
Suffering from ongoing hip and knee pain? It could be more than just joint pain. Perhaps a pinched sciatic nerve is causing pain in your hips and knees. Or maybe the way you stand or walk is off, putting undue pressure on your joints, causing faster deterioration, and potentially leading to arthritis. Identify the true cause of your discomfort, take charge, and embrace a pain-free lifestyle.
Each joint has its own problems. Hip pain can come from a torn labrum, while knee pain might be due to bursitis, which is swelling in the protective bursa sacs. But our body parts are linked, so hip problems can affect the knees. Tight hip flexors or weak gluteus medius muscles might cause your hips to rotate inwards. This can lead to other issues, like iliotibial band friction syndrome or patellofemoral stress syndrome, by putting extra strain on your knee or kneecap.
Discover Your Path to Hip and Knee Pain Freedom Now:
At Stride Physical Therapy, we excel in eliminating hip and knee pain to improve your quality of life. Our dedicated therapists meticulously examine your hip or knee, checking alignment and structure. They study how you stand, move, and bend, to find the root of your pain. Often, our skilled therapists can completely relieve your pain without drugs or surgery.
Achieve a life without stress or strain through our customized physical therapy. Our specialists focus on making your joints work smoothly again, making comfort your everyday experience. Our exercises, designed specifically for you, will help get rid of joint pain and strengthen your hips and knees. Plus, if you suffer from kneecap pain, our treatments are based on the latest research that combines hip and knee exercises for effective pain reduction. Prepare for an easier return to the activities you enjoy!
Begin a life-changing experience with our focused exercises to strengthen your core, targeting your lower back, abs, and pelvic muscles. We aim to improve your posture, balance your body, and boost your health. Our physical therapists will expertly blend custom treatments like joint mobilizations and targeted soft tissue therapy to relieve pain, restoring your hip and knee health. Book your session at Stride Physical Therapy today and take the first step toward a pain-free existence. Your hips and knees will be grateful!
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Arthritis Pain Relief Without Medication
Arthritis pain in your knees or hips might make you want to reach for opioid painkillers. These drugs can offer short-term relief, but they're addictive and won't fix the real problem. Try a safe alternative: physical therapy. Get in touch with Stride Physical Therapy to see how a physical therapist can help ease your arthritis pain.
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis causes joint pain, tenderness, and swelling. It's a myth that it only affects old people; it can strike at any age. Treatment at Stride Physical Therapy can help get your joints moving well again and increase flexibility.
Signs of Arthritis
Arthritis symptoms can be managed with physical therapy. Common symptoms include:
Swollen Tissues: Arthritis causes tissue swelling near the affected joint, often making the area warm to the touch.
Grinding Sensation: Loss of cartilage leads to a grinding feeling as bones move against each other.
Lost Mobility: Arthritic joints can restrict your range of motion, making daily tasks difficult.
Joint Stiffness and Aches: Joints are especially stiff upon waking and may be sensitive or painful to touch.
Pain: Pain during or after physical movement is common in arthritic joints.
The Dangers of Opioids
Opioid prescriptions and overdose deaths have surged fourfold in 20 years, resulting in addiction, fatal overdoses, withdrawal, and depression. According to the CDC, opioid sales jumped 300% since 1999 with daily prescription opioid deaths over 40 in 2011. Physical therapy provides a safer option.
Physical Therapy: A Safer Alternative
If you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis, physical therapy can help you manage your symptoms without painkillers. During your first appointment at Stride Physical Therapy, you’ll discuss your medical history and symptoms. Your physical therapist will assess your strength, balance, and range of motion to create an optimal treatment plan.
Treatment Approaches
Manual Therapy: Therapeutic massage helps loosen muscles, increase range of motion, and relieve stiffness and discomfort in arthritic joints.
Body Mechanics: Learn how to perform daily activities with minimal strain on your joints to prevent the grinding sensation and slow arthritis progression.
Additional Treatments
Posture: Learn methods to optimize joint function and minimize pain, and how to use muscles and joints efficiently to relieve pressure.
Education: If needed, your therapist will teach you how to use assistive devices like canes or walkers properly.
Exercise and Weight Management: Your treatment plan may include exercises to strengthen muscles, support weight, and relieve joint strain. Aquatic exercises in a pool may be recommended for joint relief.
Contact Us Today
Physical therapy can help you manage arthritis pain without powerful opioids or other painkillers. Call Stride Physical Therapy today to schedule your first appointment with a licensed physical therapist. Start your journey to pain-free living and improved mobility.
